Originally Posted by
schoolio
I concur with this. Just remember that you will have to be the SME on this, as most CFIs and flight schools will try to go with what they know, which will be significantly more training than you are required to receive. No instructor worth his salt is going to sign you off without at least making sure you can pass the checkrides, but make sure they don't require more than necessary.
Can one take the ATP SEL without a signoff?